
Movies and TV shows casting in San Jose
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in San Jose, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

'Oceanic Feeling'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- David (lead, male, 21-30)
--- Sarah (supporting, female, 19-30)
--- Richard (supporting, male, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: San Jose, California
- Learn more about the short film here

'The Cleaners'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jeana (supporting, 34-48)
--- Miguel (lead, male, 18-20)
--- Anthony (lead, male, 18-20)
- Average hourly rate: $35
- Casting locations: San Jose, California
- Learn more about the short film here

'The Enemies Project'
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Liberal and Conservative Real People (, 22-70)
- Average hourly rate: $33
- Casting locations: San Jose, California
- Learn more about the documentary series here

'Untitled Docu-Fiction Short Film, Cinematographer'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cinematographer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: San Jose, California
- Learn more about the short film here

'Fish, Prawn, Crab'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Javion (supporting, 18-35)
--- Tyrus (supporting, male, 18-40)
--- Tam (Hai's Enforcer) (supporting, male, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: San Jose, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Untitled Short Docu-Fiction'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Group Therapy Attendee (supporting, 25-50)
--- Devil (lead, 30-60)
--- Young Assistant (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: San Jose, California
- Learn more about the short film here

'Catholic vs. Protestant,' Gen Z Edition'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Team Protestant (, female, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $33
- Casting locations: San Jose, California
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Chapter 6'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Robert (lead, male, 28-40)
--- Grace/The Woman (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Elle No. 1 (supporting, female, 10-20)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here

'Love and Therapy'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Scott Price (lead, male, 21-35)
--- Nicole (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Chase (lead, 7-13)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Dark Fantasy Comedy (Indie Arthouse)'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- The Scarab Knight (supporting, 18-100)
--- Protagonist's Wife (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- The Crone (supporting, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the feature film here